Consensus vs. Vidyard

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Consensus
Score 9.6 out of 10
N/A
Consensus improves the software buying process with interactive demos on demand. A digital product experience, it aims to delight buyers and deliver detailed intent data back to revenue teams, to shorten cycle times, increase close rates, and drive resource efficiency.
$12,000
per year
Vidyard
Score 8.8 out of 10
N/A
Vidyard is an enterprise video platform built to turn viewers into customers with in-depth insights and robust integrations with different customer relationship management (CRM) and marketing automation platforms.
$0
Pricing
ConsensusVidyard
Editions & Modules
No answers on this topic
Free
$0
per month per user
Starter
$59
per month per user
Enterprise
Custom Pricing
per year
Teams
Contact Sales
per month per user
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
ConsensusVidyard
Free Trial
NoYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoYes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
YesYes
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details
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Community Pulse
ConsensusVidyard
Considered Both Products
Consensus
Chose Consensus
Consensus has less video editing power.
Vidyard

No answer on this topic

Top Pros

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Top Cons

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Features
ConsensusVidyard
Video Marketing
Comparison of Video Marketing features of Product A and Product B
Consensus
-
Ratings
Vidyard
6.6
49 Ratings
13% below category average
Lead generation00 Ratings8.138 Ratings
Video personalization00 Ratings9.445 Ratings
eCommerce00 Ratings2.82 Ratings
Support for advertisements00 Ratings5.51 Ratings
Video SEO00 Ratings6.631 Ratings
Integration to Marketing Automation00 Ratings7.037 Ratings
Video Platform Integrations
Comparison of Video Platform Integrations features of Product A and Product B
Consensus
-
Ratings
Vidyard
5.7
36 Ratings
10% below category average
Integration to Salesforce.com00 Ratings4.021 Ratings
Integration to Marketo00 Ratings5.011 Ratings
Integration to HubSpot00 Ratings6.721 Ratings
Integration to Eloqua00 Ratings7.31 Ratings
Video Security
Comparison of Video Security features of Product A and Product B
Consensus
-
Ratings
Vidyard
8.9
47 Ratings
0% below category average
Video access controls00 Ratings8.937 Ratings
User management00 Ratings7.541 Ratings
Video link sharing00 Ratings10.047 Ratings
Internal video00 Ratings9.039 Ratings
External video00 Ratings9.142 Ratings
Video Player
Comparison of Video Player features of Product A and Product B
Consensus
-
Ratings
Vidyard
7.0
47 Ratings
19% below category average
Player customization00 Ratings6.339 Ratings
Embedded videos00 Ratings6.642 Ratings
Video quality / Bandwidth controls00 Ratings6.444 Ratings
Mobile compatibility00 Ratings8.537 Ratings
Video Analytics
Comparison of Video Analytics features of Product A and Product B
Consensus
-
Ratings
Vidyard
8.4
48 Ratings
7% above category average
A/B testing00 Ratings6.32 Ratings
Streaming quality reports00 Ratings9.131 Ratings
Per viewer tracking00 Ratings9.542 Ratings
Per video tracking00 Ratings9.545 Ratings
Video analytics dashboard00 Ratings7.545 Ratings
Video Hosting, Management & Storage
Comparison of Video Hosting, Management & Storage features of Product A and Product B
Consensus
-
Ratings
Vidyard
7.1
37 Ratings
21% below category average
On-Demand video00 Ratings7.528 Ratings
Live streaming00 Ratings6.99 Ratings
Impact of streaming on network00 Ratings7.31 Ratings
Video upload & format support00 Ratings7.734 Ratings
Video library / File management00 Ratings5.63 Ratings
Video portal00 Ratings7.529 Ratings
Video Engagement
Comparison of Video Engagement features of Product A and Product B
Consensus
-
Ratings
Vidyard
7.4
21 Ratings
8% below category average
Video comments00 Ratings7.421 Ratings
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ConsensusVidyard
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User Ratings
ConsensusVidyard
Likelihood to Recommend
9.7
(43 ratings)
9.4
(179 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
9.1
(1 ratings)
10.0
(15 ratings)
Usability
9.4
(25 ratings)
9.1
(58 ratings)
Availability
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(2 ratings)
Performance
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(12 ratings)
Support Rating
-
(0 ratings)
7.0
(105 ratings)
Online Training
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(2 ratings)
Implementation Rating
-
(0 ratings)
8.0
(5 ratings)
Configurability
-
(0 ratings)
7.0
(1 ratings)
Ease of integration
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(113 ratings)
Product Scalability
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(2 ratings)
Vendor post-sale
-
(0 ratings)
9.0
(1 ratings)
Vendor pre-sale
-
(0 ratings)
8.0
(1 ratings)
User Testimonials
ConsensusVidyard
Likelihood to Recommend
Consensus Sales, Inc
Within the last 6 months, I've run a personal A/B test on opportunities with and without Consensus videos being sent after every meeting. Those opportunities where I sent Consensus videos after every meeting had a >50% likelihood of closing and/or progressed past the Proposal phase. Those opportunities where I did not send Consensus video, I was left unanswered more often than not
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Vidyard
Vidyard has been critical for our team in many ways. One way that we didn't realize how much we'd be using it is for training new teammates while we're all working remotely. I frequently use the chrome extension to record a video of how to do something to send to our whole team or certain teammates. There are other products that do that, but this seems to be the most efficient, easiest, and quickest. Vidyard is incredibly useful for both inbound, and outbound sales and marketing strategies. It helps us increase our open and click rate for emails and overall engagement for our customer journey.
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Pros
Consensus Sales, Inc
  • The ability to tailor demos and demoboards to show various functionality of the product.
  • We appreciate the features Consensus has to customize demos in various forms.
  • The customer service and post-sales trainings the Consensus team has held for our company have been extremely beneficial. I personally appreciated learning how demos are better received when they're not 'perfect'
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Vidyard
  • The customer service is awesome. I always get ahold of our rep within an hour of contacting!
  • Vidyard in itself is a genius idea and when running correctly, a great tool to have in a rep's arsenal!
  • The people are great. -They spent countless hours working with our team!
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Cons
Consensus Sales, Inc
  • The front-end UX could be improved to look and feel more like a mature SaaS solution
  • There's a limited amount of help resources to assist throughout the video building process
  • I'd like to see more integrations with broader SaaS solutions to unlock more use cases (i.e. Engaging in group formats, long-form webinars, etc)
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Vidyard
  • It would be great if the use of the camera on an internet screen were more user friendly.
  • The editing of a video's beginning or ending (cutting video for a cleaner look or time) could be a little more refined and less choppy.
  • Could be more colorful.
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Likelihood to Renew
Consensus Sales, Inc
Consensus has been a valuable and vital sales tool at every stage of our sales cycle. In the very early stages of prospect education, you can send videos to get them familiar and up to speed with our product without a solution consultant's involvement. It is also a very powerful tool at the later stages of the sales cycle, with the ability to tailor demos and intro videos and record exec alignment itro videos, which we have had great success with
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Vidyard
Vidyard has truly become an essential part of our organization. It's useful for our day to day communication internally amongst departments and externally with our customers. This platform has allowed us to create knowledge base articles, training portals, webinars and communicate effectively with our customers. We receive raving feedback from customers on how helpful the videos are that they receive. We also like the ability to view metrics, insights, etc. of the videos. Always allows us to pivot accordingly based on the feedback we receive
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Usability
Consensus Sales, Inc
I think it is pretty easy to use, but the UI is not as straightforward as I would like. Also when the UI was updated recently I didn't know where certain old features lived. But overall I really like using it and it has been effective for me and my team members.
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Vidyard
Vidyard is super easy for new people to pick up - I've never had to spend time explaining the UI or menu, which is a testament so how easy it is. The plugin also makes it quite user-friendly. There's no need to go anywhere else - it's all on the browser.
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Reliability and Availability
Consensus Sales, Inc
No answers on this topic
Vidyard
Absolutely, the unpredictable nature of technology always keeps us on our toes. However, I'm pleased to share that my experience with Vidyard has been remarkably consistent and reassuring. To date, I haven't encountered any instances of service outages. This unparalleled reliability and dependability have instilled a high level of confidence in the platform, making it a stalwart companion in our digital endeavors. While the tech landscape can be uncertain, Vidyard's track record of steadfast performance has truly set it apart.
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Performance
Consensus Sales, Inc
No answers on this topic
Vidyard
It performs very well. I have never had any bugs while recording, and none of the videos have been impaired or corrupted. I don't believe it integrates with any other software but you could contact the company to learn more. I am not sure if it is only available on Chrome.
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Support Rating
Consensus Sales, Inc
No answers on this topic
Vidyard
Customer support at Vidyard has always been good. When I first looked into the product, the salesperson took a consultative approach that allowed me to see how Vidyard would benefit our specific use case. Since coming on board, the customer service team has been quick to respond if I have any questions.
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In-Person Training
Consensus Sales, Inc
No answers on this topic
Vidyard
The training experience proved to be tremendously valuable. Our dedicated representative exhibited an exceptional level of helpfulness and patience as she skillfully addressed all of our inquiries. Notably, she went beyond merely answering questions, providing us with a wealth of resources and sharing best practices that are pivotal for our success in utilizing the software.Her guidance transcended the boundaries of a conventional training session, empowering us with insights that extend far beyond the immediate
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Online Training
Consensus Sales, Inc
No answers on this topic
Vidyard
The online training experience proved to be incredibly valuable. Our dedicated representative demonstrated exceptional patience and unwavering support in addressing our queries and requests, which greatly contributed to our learning process. Their guidance was pivotal in helping us navigate the intricacies of the training, ensuring that we absorbed the material effectively.
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Implementation Rating
Consensus Sales, Inc
No answers on this topic
Vidyard
It's pretty straightforward. The bulk of the work goes on outside of Vidyard - it's the time required to add different videos to your website - that was probably the only difficult part and had nothing to do with Vidyard.
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Alternatives Considered
Consensus Sales, Inc
We did not find a similar solution that could provide the prospect experience Consensus provides. We did not seriously evaluate any other platform like we did with Consensus. Consensus allows your prospects to select their interests and only show them the relevant parts of your product. No other software we evaluated could do it like Consensus
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Vidyard
I've never evaluated another product like Vidyard. I just used screen recordings with RingCentral before, and I remember the file size being very large and having to add the video as an attachment. So this was a major improvement to be able to shoot videos and easily share with my clients.
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Scalability
Consensus Sales, Inc
No answers on this topic
Vidyard
The product exhibits an exceptional degree of scalability, accommodating diverse usage scenarios across various departments within our organization. This remarkable flexibility has enabled us to harness the software's potential in ways tailored to the unique needs of each team.In particular, the impact on our communication efforts with both potential and existing customers has been truly transformative.
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Return on Investment
Consensus Sales, Inc
  • I closed 3 deals last year by prospects using Consensus and finding additional modules they wanted to purchase.
  • Consensus speed up the buying process in 6 of my deals last year to close in quarter.
  • Consensus saved me time from doing additional live demos.
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Vidyard
  • We save hundreds of dollars a month because we don't have to send out nearly as many physical samples for customers to review. We can send them a video that shows off the product and they love it!
  • We have improved conversion rates as a result of using Vidyard to communicate with new leads.
  • Our sales reps are clearly more engaged in the sales process. Each week we discuss how Vidyard helped them win a deal.
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ScreenShots

Consensus Screenshots

Screenshot of the Consensus demo player, which is the heart of the product. Buyers tailor their demo and receive relevant messaging via interactive video demos.Screenshot of the Chrome extension, which enables sales reps to record and sens demos instantly without leaving their inbox.Screenshot of Demolytics, a feature used to dive deeper into stakeholder engagement by showing how buyers ranked features, what they watched, and who they shared the demo with.Screenshot of an example of an Interactive Product Tour, used to give buyers a multimedia experience as a supplement to interactive videos that let buyers click through stories and key product areas with text and video explainers.Screenshot of the demo library that helps manage content across teams and gives revenue operations teams a centralized place to create and share demos instantly.

Vidyard Screenshots

Screenshot of where users can record and send sales videos from a browser, desktop, or phone to connect, convert, and close—all while remote.Screenshot of how screen recording can be used to deliver effective product demos, presentations, and proposal walkthroughs that build buyer consensus across the full sales cycle.Screenshot of some insights into viewer behavior, displayed within Vidyard's video analytics. Here, viewers can track video views, engagement, and drop-off rates to understand how an audience interacts with content and optimize video strategy for maximum impactScreenshot of how CRM integrations push video view data to lead and contact records. Viewing data can be used to surface high-intent leads, and measure videos’ impact on pipeline and revenue.Screenshot of Vidyard's customizable calls-to-action (CTAs), used to drive conversions and capture leads. Clickable buttons and forms can be added directly to videos to encourage viewers to take the next step, whether it's downloading a resource or signing up for a demo.Screenshot of some of Vidyard's integrations.